Match the word with its description extinct

Match the words with their descriptions.
1. extinct
2. habitat
3. waste
4. pollute
5. survive
6. dump
7. endanger
8. environment
9. protect
10. nature
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a) stay alive, not to die

b) make dirty

c) put in danger

d) the natural home of an animal or plant

e) the conditions in which a person or an animal lives

f) no longer living

g) the physical world around us

h) throw away rubbish

i) useless material

j) defend from danger, keep safe

The word is MOUNTAIN

I remember the fear in my brother’s eyes. I remember every thought that ran through my head at that exact moment. I remember it all. The moment I looked up from my cell phone and realized we were heading straight into another car at full speed. In that moment, I thought I’d never see my brother, my family, friends, or anyone ever again.
The moment I realized our vehicle was approaching the rear end of another car, I shut my eyes tightly and prayed it was just a dream. I hoped I would wake any second from this horrible nightmare I was currently living in. At the moment of impact, I watched my entire life flash before my eyes, as if it was a home movie playing in my head. I saw myself at seven-years-old, climbing my papaw’s sacred apple trees and swimming in the creek on hot July days. I watched 11-year-old me nervously walk through the doors for my first day of junior high, anxiously flipping through my planner, praying the next three years would go by fast. I revisited eighth grade dance, twirling and dancing the night away and having the time of my life. I finally opened my eyes, and for a moment, it was all a blur. My mind couldn’t process this incident. I couldn’t believe this had actually happened to us. I finally realized it was reality when I felt my brother lying on top of me. For a split second I thought my older brother, the one who has always been there for me, my best friend from the minute I was born, was dead. I began to panic. I nervously…Show More

Технология урока: РКМЧП, (кластер,
FQ&SQ,стратегия Fishbone, РАФТ)

Цели:

• развитие монологической речи учащихся с
  использованием новых выражений, формирование
  целостного представления о мире, об общих
  проблемах, стоящих перед человечеством в XXIвеке;
• систематизация и обобщение знания учащихся по
  теме.

Образовательные задачи

• расширить кругозор по теме;
• формировать лексико-грамматические навыки в
  формате ЕГЭ;

Воспитательные задачи

• поддерживать дух толерантности, принимая
  другие точки зрения;
• формировать уважительное отношение к природе,
  бережливости; осознание роли человека во
  взаимодействии с природой;
• формировать способность осознать
  экологические проблемы и желание помочь природе;
• поддерживать других и быть к ним
  благожелательными.

Развивающие задачи

• способствовать развитию аналитического,
  критического, латерального мышления, через
  использования проблемных ситуаций ;
• развивать умение работать в группе

Оборудование урока: видеоклип с песней
Майкла Джексона «The Earth Song» (Приложение1),
аудиозапись песни «I saved the world today»Eurythmics,
звучат в начале и в конце урока (Приложение2);
видео «I saved the world today» (Приложение 3);
раздаточный материал для учащихся,
мультимедийная презентация урока (Презентация).

ХОД УРОКА

The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.

1. Стадия вызова (Evocation)

Teacher. Dear boys and girls, I’m very glad to see you. I hope you are fine. So
let’s begin our lesson. The subject of today’s discussion is very vivid. Today we are
going to talk about the environmental problems. Look at the epigraph of our lesson. What
do you think about this quotation? Do you agree with it?(слайд 2)

Let’s watch the video. («The Earth Song» by Michael Jackson) It has
made a great impression on me. (video). (Приложение1)
(слайд 3)

I’ve just received a very unusual letter. Let’s read it. It has been written to all
of us. (the letter from Mother Earth) (Приложение
4) (слайд 4)

2. Стадия осмысления (Realization of meaning)

2. Teacher. Our planet is on the verge of a global ecological catastrophe. Acid
rain, global warming, air and water pollution, destruction of wildlife are the problems
that threaten human life on Earth. Who is to blame for the disaster? The answer is simple:
us.

We’ll have to give a general idea of the ecological situation on our planet and try
to highlight the most dangerous tendencies that have deadly consequences for us. In
conclusion, we’ll try to find possible ways of solving some of environmental problems.

3. But first, I want to make sure you know the meaning of the words on the topic.
Let’s do some tasks to brush up our vocabulary.You are divided into two groups and each
group has its own tasks.

Brush up your vocabulary

Match the words with their definitions.

1.extinct	a. a person who kills wildlife illegally
2.pollution	b. an electricity generation station which uses radioactive fuel to drive the generators
3.ozone layer	c. no longer existing, as an animal species
4.poacher	d. the damage done to air, water or soil by the addition of harmful chemicals
5.habitat	e. the part of the Earth which contains all the living creatures
6.biosphere	f. the process of treating paper, plastic and metals so that they can be used again
7. acid rain	g. the raising of the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere caused by the burning of fossil fuels and increased amount of gases such as carbon dioxide
8.nuclear power station	h. the natural environment of a plant or animal
9.endangered species	i. the act of cutting down large areas of forest
10. recycling	j. a species which is in danger of becoming extinct
11.global warming	k. rain that contains acid from industrial waste
12.deforestation	l. a layer of the chemical ozone in the earth’s atmosphere that block harmful rays from the sun

Keys: 1.c; 2.d; 3.l; 4.a; 5.h; 6.e; 7.k; 8.b; 9.j; 10.f; 11.g; 12.i (слайд
25-37)

Choose the most suitable word for each space.

The threat to the environment.

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)….many
(2)… of animals are threatened, and could easily become(3)… if we do not make an
effort to (4)…them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are
(5)…for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, (6)…as
parrots, are caught (7)… , and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is
their habitat- the (8)… where they live-is (9)… More (10)…is used for farms, for
houses or industry, and there are fewer open (11)…than there once were. Farmers use
powerful chemicals to help them grow better (12)…, but these chemicals pollute the
environment and (13) wildlife. The most successful animals on earth-human beings-will soon
be the only once (14)…, unless we can (15)… this problem.

1. a) danger b) threat c) problem d) vanishing
2. a) marks b) more c) species d) forms
3. a) disappeared b) vanished c)empty d) extinct
4. a) harm b) safe c) protect d) serve
5. a) hunted b) chased c) game d) extinct
6. a) like b) such c) or d) where
7. a) lively b) alive c) for life d) for living
8. a) spot b) point c) place d)site
9. a) exhausting b) departing c)escaping d) disappearing
10. a) each b) land c) soil d) area
11. a) spaces b) air c) up d) parts
12. a) products b) fields c) herbs d) crops
13. a) spoil b) harm c)wound d)wrong
14. a) survived b) over c) missing d) left
15. A) answer b) calculate c) solve d) explain

Keys: 1) a; 2)c; 3)d; 4)c; 5)a; 6)b; 7)b; 8)c; 9)d; 10)b; 11)a; 12)d; 13)b; 14)d;
15)c;

Fill in the gaps with words derived from the words in brackets.

There are many problems which (1)__________(threat) our natural environment. Acid rain,
(2)__________(globe) warming and air and water (3)__________(pollute) are among the most
serious ones. There are several ways to help improve the situation. Firstly, we should
encourage (4)__________(recycle) because it is the(5)__________(produce) of new materials
which causes the most damage. We must learn to reuse things like plastic bags and glass
jars. Secondly, driving an environmentally- friendly car is
also(6)__________(help).Furthermore, joining an (7)__________(organize) which plants trees
or cleans up beaches would be a (8)__________(prove) that you are really
(9)__________(concern) about the environment. Lastly, supporting groups such as
Greenpeace, which try to prevent many(10)__________(environment) disasters, would help to
ensure that our planet will be clean and safe for the future generations.

Keys: 1.threaten; 2. global; 3. pollution; 4. recycling; 5. production; 6.helpful;
7. organization; 8. proof; 9. concerned; 10. environmental.(слайд 38)

4. Let’s summarize and analyse all the information about the problem. We have
made a special scheme which is called a «cluster». It shows the ways of
our thoughts. It is a structure of our thinking. Consult the cluster on the screen and
decide if we have missed anything important.Would you like to add anything? Of course, the
list of serious ecological problems could be continued. We can also mention such burning
issues as nuclear pollution and shortage of natural resources.(слайд 39)

5. Now I’d like to ask you some questions. They are fishing questions and
shooting question. Fishing Questions (FQ) are exploratory. We may roughly know the
area of the answer or sometimes we know this more exactly and sometimes we know it hardly
at all. With an FQ we are exploring and trying to find things out.

With a Shooting Question we are not exploring but checking up on something. An
SQ always has a «yes» or «no» answer. In other words the question can
always be put in a way that could be answered with a «yes» or a «no.»
So in a shooting question we know what the answer might be and we are just checking to see
whether or not it is so. A shooting question is specific and aimed.

I’ll appreciate all your answers.

1. Are we facing some global environmental problems today?
2. What is happening to our forests? Why is it necessary to save the remaining rain
   forests?
3. Is the greenhouse effect a dangerous phenomenon?
4. Why are the seas in danger?
5. Should ecological education be introduced at schools?
6. Why is air pollution a serious problem?
7. Are people getting ecologically wise?
8. Why are nuclear power stations dangerous?
9. Should people recycle things?
10. What is the main cause of the greenhouse effect?
11. Should the ecological campaign be better advertised?
12. What will happen to our planet if the present trends continue?(слайд 40)

6. I have prepared for you some texts. Each group will get its own one. While
reading you should use the scheme which is called Fishbone. I’d like to remind
you what it is. It’s a special scheme that helps us to structure the text. The main
problems are put in the head, upper bones are used for reasons (why the problem exists),
lower bones are used for facts proving the existence of the reasons. Facts give the
problem clear outlines. Your notes should be short. Use key words, contractions and exact
details from the text. In the end you should come to the conclusion (or find possible ways
to solve the problem) and put it in its tail. You will choose one representative from each
group to announce the answers.(слайд 41)

Text №1 (1 group) (Приложение 5)

Text №2 (2 group) (Приложение 6)

8. It’s time to come to the conclusion. So, what can we do to improve the
ecological situation? Work in groups and brainstorm the ideas. Are your ideas
realistic? Can they be achieved in an everyday life? (слайд 42)

Possible answers.

1. We must avoid using non-biodegradable material.
2. We have to find alternative ways to make energy. People should use clean energy, such as
   wind, solar and wave power, which don’t emit greenhouse gases.
3. Some serious measures should be taken to create a system of ecological security.
4. We should walk, cycle or use public transport whenever possible.
5. When shopping, use a reusable bag instead of buying a plastic one in each shop.
6. Use energy saving light bulbs.
7. Plant a tree. A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

3. Стадия рефлексии (Reflection)

9. Let’s watch one more video. (Приложение 3)

This song was written to support some international organizations such as Amnesty
International and Greenpeace. I Saved the World Today is a song recorded by the
British pop music band. Eurythmics. It was written and co-produced by band members Annie
Lennox and David A. Stewart and was included on their album Peace in 1999.

At a private concert, on board the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior II on the Thames

in London, they decided to donate all profits made by their tour to the two
organisations.

The concerts took place across Europe, Australia and the US between September and
December in 1999.

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart wanted to make a positive contribution to the environment
and human rights at the start of the new millennium. They also encouraged concert-goers
and album-buyers to make a personal pledge to Greenpeace and Amnesty International.

While watching the video, you should fill the table, where you can express your
personal opinions about some methods we have used during our lesson. Which of them do you
find useful? Which of them will you use in the future? Do you want to improve your
practical skills in some of them? (слайд 43, 44)

10. Your home task is on the screen. Comment on the following statement.(слайд
45)

Some people think that cars should be banned from the centres of big cities. What is
your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?

Write an essay. (200-250 words)

Use the following the plan.

1. Make an introduction (state the problem)

2. Express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for it

3. Express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for it

4. Explain why you don’t agree with it

5. Make a conclusion restating your opinion

11. Подведение итогов урока.

The topic of our today’s conversation was very serious. There are a lot of problems
but, unfortunately, we don’t have enough time to discuss all of them.

Today environmental issues are much spoken and written about on TV, radio and in the
newspapers. Fortunately, it’s not too late to solve these problems. If we take actions
now, there might be some hope for the future.Together we can save the planet and all of us
with it. If we want to survive, we must do our best to solve these problems.It is
important to join our efforts in the struggle for survival. We are responsible for
preserving our planet for future generations. The life of future generations depends on
our attitude towards environment and the way each of us treats nature.

We’ll have to stop now. That’s all for today.I’d like to thank you for good work at
the lesson. All of you worked very well. I give excellent marks to…, good- to :, etc. I
wish you good luck.

The lesson is over. See you later. Goodbye!

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